Description
Soft, buttery cookies topped with a cinnamon streusel crumble and drizzled with glaze these Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies are the perfect cozy treat for coffee lovers and binge-watch sessions.
Ingredients
**For the Cookies:**
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
**For the Streusel Topping:**
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
3 tbsp cold butter, cubed
**For the Glaze:**
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1–2 tbsp milk or cream
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add egg and vanilla; mix until combined.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. For the streusel, combine brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in butter with a fork until crumbly.
7. Scoop cookie dough onto baking sheets (about 2 tbsp each) and flatten slightly.
8. Top each cookie with a spoonful of streusel, pressing gently to adhere.
9. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
11. Whisk glaze ingredients together and drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
For extra Gilmore charm, enjoy these cookies with a big mug of coffee.
You can add a pinch of nutmeg to the streusel for extra warmth.
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: coffee cake cookies, Gilmore Girls cookies, cinnamon streusel cookies, cozy dessert